Adopt AI securely and prepare your organisation for what comes next.
AI is quickly becoming part of everyday business, with tools like Microsoft Copilot helping organisations work more efficiently, unlock insights from data and improve productivity across teams. But while the opportunities are significant, adopting AI without the right controls in place can introduce serious security and governance risks.
In this on-demand webinar, CWSI and Microsoft explore how organisations can approach AI implementation in a more secure, structured and manageable way.
CWSI’s Secure Data Practice Lead Paul Conaty is joined by Microsoft’s Brenda Pessoa to discuss the realities of AI adoption, the common challenges organisations face during deployment, and the practical steps needed to prepare for AI securely and responsibly.
In this session you’ll learn:
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The opportunities and risks associated with AI adoption.
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How tools like Microsoft Copilot interact with organisational data.
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Common cyber security challenges during AI implementation.
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Practical steps for preparing your organisation for AI.
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Ways to strengthen governance and reduce security risks.
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A roadmap for secure and responsible AI deployment.
Speakers
Paul Conaty
Secure Data Practice Lead, CWSI
Paul Conaty is Secure Data Practice Lead at CWSI, one of Europe’s leading mobile and cloud security specialists. With over 20 years of experience across engineering, technical, and management roles, he provides strategic and tactical security guidance to organisations in Ireland and globally.
A recognised thought leader in cybersecurity, governance, and compliance, Paul advises public and private sector organisations on mitigating cyber risks. He offers practical strategies for protecting company data, from identifying vulnerabilities and strengthening IT infrastructure to implementing Multi-Factor Authentication and training employees on phishing threats. He is also an Ambassador for the GDPR Awareness Coalition, advocating for greater awareness of data privacy obligations under GDPR.
Brenda Pessoa
Security and Data Security Specialist, Microsoft
Brenda Pessoa is a Security, Compliance and Identity Technical Specialist at Microsoft. She works with organisations to navigate their security and compliance priorities and make effective use of Microsoft’s security technologies.
Brenda brings particular expertise in data security and compliance, helping organisations understand how their data is accessed, shared and protected. Her work includes supporting organisations in strengthening data governance and managing emerging risks as technologies such as Microsoft Copilot and AI become more widely adopted.
